HUERFANO, CO; Las Animas, CO; Otero, CO; Pueblo… — FFWPUB
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Huerfano County in southeastern Colorado... North Central Las Animas County in southeastern Colorado... Southwestern Otero County in southeastern Colorado... Southeastern Pueblo County in southeastern Colorado...
* Until 300 AM MDT.
* At 1159 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rain
Flooding in Huerfano, CO; Las Animas, CO; Otero, CO; Pueblo, CO can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS